Eerste wand van een kamer met diverse functies 1696

This is an undated drawing titled 'Eerste wand van een kamer met diverse functies' – or 'First wall of a room with various functions' – created by an anonymous artist. Rendered with tight, precise lines, the image depicts a room interior with a strong emphasis on built-in storage. The drawing’s organization reflects a structuralist approach, wherein the room is segmented into a series of modular units, each serving a specific function. The composition follows a grid-like structure, with the wall divided into vertical compartments. The use of perspective flattens the space, pushing the architectural elements to the forefront, underscoring their surface qualities and arrangement. Notice how the cabinets and drawers are adorned with numbers. This indexing creates a sense of taxonomy. It suggests that the room's value lies not only in its aesthetic appeal but also in its practical, organized nature. This work invites us to consider how architecture is inherently enmeshed with systems of order and utility. The drawing challenges traditional notions of domestic space by presenting it as a site of structured functionality.